Gettysburg – famous then, fabulous now

Gettysburg – famous then, fabulous now

Located a mere 82 miles from Washington, DC, just into the south central part of Pennsylvania, the borough of Gettysburg welcomes visitors today to some of the most famous real estate in the country’s history. This beautiful little town of less than 8,000 inhabitants...
County Mayo preserves the past and pedals into the future

County Mayo preserves the past and pedals into the future

County Mayo is located about midway on the Wild Atlantic Way. Home to rich archaeology, 10 Blue Flag Beaches, Croag Patrick (Ireland’s holy mountain) and supposedly the best surfing waves in all of Ireland; Mayo has something for just about everyone. One of the most...
The Magic of an African Safari

The Magic of an African Safari

by Peter Balunek Is an African safari on your bucket list? If so, Kenya’s Masai Mara may be the best known and the most beautiful of Africa’s national reserves. It is one of the last places where vast numbers of animals can be seen in their own habitat. The wildlife...
Grand Velas Riviera Maya – all-inclusive, all fantastic

Grand Velas Riviera Maya – all-inclusive, all fantastic

In all our travels, we’d never done the “all-inclusive” resort scene before.  That changed with our latest trip to Mexico.  We spent five luxurious days at Grand Velas Riviera Maya and couldn’t have been more impressed. Grand Velas Riviera Maya Something tells you...
The beautiful animals of Xcaret

The beautiful animals of Xcaret

Playa del Carmen is a popular vacation destination on the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico with a number of cruise ships stopping here each year. Ferries also make routine crossings from here to Cozumel. One of the most popular tourist attractions just south of town is...